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Turkey in a Bag

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Preparing turkey in a cooking bag becomes a straightforward task with this recipe. Your Thanksgiving turkey will turn out wonderfully moist, and you can whip up a delicious gravy using the juices collected at the bag's base. What's more, cleaning up is a breeze! Note that the cooking time may differ for turkeys larger or smaller than 12 pounds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 12
Calories 744 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (12 pound) whole turkey
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 5 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 large onions, quartered
  • 1 large turkey bag

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove and discard giblets.
  • Rinse turkey and pat dry.
  • Season turkey with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle the bottom of the turkey bag with flour.
  • Place turkey in the bag and add celery and onions.
  • Seal the bag and transfer into a roasting pan; poke several holes in the bag with a fork.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until turkey is cooked and the juices run clear, about 3 to 3 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thigh meat should read 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 744kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 93gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 309mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 1289mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 7mg
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